A Leppard's Kiss of Fate: A Def Leppard/Kiss Romance

Chapter 12-My Angel & Our first Date (Tommy Thayer POV)

I wake up with a start, before my brain kicks in and I realize...I am in the arms of the man I LOVE more than anything and settle back down, burrowing into his embrace....my angel. Last night WAS real, so real...I didn't tell Joe I loved him quite how I wanted to, but I TOLD HIM. He found me, when I ran from him...he found me, it was truly fate and that I am meant to be his and vice versa. Right now, I have my head on his chest listening to his steady heartbeat.... this, this is new to me. I've never EVER cuddled or been allowed to before...and before I know it, the tears fall before I can help it....

It is my tears that seem to alert my boyfriend into wakefulness....

"Tommy? Are you ok? I can feel you trembling love."

"I-I...well it's just that.... this is the first time I've ever cuddled with someone, been able to. It's so new...but I love it." I state quietly sniffling, gentle hands move me to where I can see...my angel...oh the hands of my angel: Joe.

"You'll always, always I can guarantee cuddle with me.... always my lovely ladybug." Joe saying this makes me smile and he pulls me into a kiss, and its like our first...those sparks....no, those fireworks. "I do believe we have a first date today, Tom, but first some breakfast."

"Mmm, we do have a first date today, don't we?" I teased, but then say seriously, "Breakfast sounds wonderful.... you spoil me you know?" Another kiss, a slow kiss.

"Of course, I do, or will my love." And finally, we peel ourselves away from each other, both of us reluctant to part and head downstairs together and decide to fix pancakes, fruit, and eggs with orange juice...everything is delicious! Of course, I insisted on helping to cook and wash dishes and then we head upstairs to get ready, taking showers separately...though, God knows I wondered what it would be like to shower with Joe, but it touches me to my core that he gives me space when I need it or how lovingly thoughtful, he is. After my shower, I dress in warm clothing and wind a scarf around my neck....and soon I hear a knock at my door.

"It's open!" I call out, checking my appearance in the mirror...suddenly nervous.

"You look WONDERFUL Tommy...my beautiful ladybug." Joe says from the doorway, looking at me like I am the most beautiful thing in the world, his baby blues brimming with love.

"R-Really? I-I wanted...to. Nervous." I stammer, face reddening from embarrassment. I look down until suddenly Joe gently tilts my chin up as if I'm made of glass, something precious. Because I am...that's how he sees me, I feel it. God, he really is the most loving angel!

"I've got you...and you look beautiful Tom. Never doubt that my love. Are you ready?" Joe's eyes sparkle.

"Very." My tone shy, but he knows what I want...no need...him, as he pulls me to him and kisses me, oh those sparks! I remember to grab my bag, with my wallet and the camera plus the film and we are off. Once in the car, I immediately start taking pictures, not caring if they are blurry...they turn out decent. The point is, I am having fun and its very special to me. London...my home, unlike the first time driving thru...I can look at everything, take everything in...experience something new, and its all because of the man sitting beside me: Joe Elliot. A thought occurs, "Joe? I was thinking...just thought, I'd love to die my hair back to its natural color...its actually a dark brown, almost black, if that's ok?"

"Of course, its ok! More than...it's your hair and I know it will make you happy and all. Plus, you will look lovely ladybug." Finally, this is love...a partner that listens...that lets me make decisions, lets me be happy, do what makes me happy.... i never want this to end!

The sights that pass us by are all breath taking, truly seeing the world thru new eyes, and finally getting to see more of my home and it's my first official date with Joe! I mean, its amazing! We arrive in the Chelsea District and find a place to park, and to my surprise Joe leads me, holding my hand, making me melt.... but leads me to a hair shop?

"I figure my love, that since I could tell how much it means to you...that we could do this first?" Joe squeezes my hand.

"Oh wow! Yes, I love this! Thank you!" we head inside, and they take walk-ins...me explaining what I want done and get my hair cut, to shoulder length...before I know it, my hair is dyed and cut and I stare back at the person in the mirror in shock....my eyes are bright, I look happy...like ME. I turn to my boyfriend, "Well?"

Joe's jaw drops, "Wow.... your eyes stand out even more...you look so happy my love."

"Because of YOU." I sniffle, feeling the promise of tears. We pay and head back out and explore the shops, I buy some clothes and things I wanted...but my favorite shop: The bookshop.... which prompts fond chuckles from my boyfriend, as I practically drag him thru the shop, picking out books that I think I'll like, I even get sci-fi books. I pay this time with my card and its feels pretty damn good I have to say...before I realize it, its time for lunch and so laden with purchases which are put in the car, we head to as Joe tells me 'The best damned place you've ever or will ever go to for fish & chips.' When we arrive, I find it's a cute little café style place and so I order the fish & Chips, which when it comes, I drool...it looks and smells divine and too, the condiments, which Joe explains...

"Can't go wrong, with the mushy peas dipping the chips in them or the fish...also the vinegar. How I do it."

"You're the expert my love." I tease him playfully, before I do as he suggests, and my eyes roll back in my head at the taste. I devour my food, and in between bites Joe and I talk about our plans for the rest of the day and even future. Once the food is done, we head for the British Museum....my jaw drops. "This is wow!" I tell my boyfriend, who hold my hand lovingly as we stand together at the bottom of the steps.

"Wait till you see the inside Tom." I finally close my jaw, taking pictures...and once inside, my eyes go wide, so much to see. We explore so many exhibits, so much history.... now this, this is a date! It's been the best date of my life!

Joe and I stand at an Italian Renaissance exhibit, and I turn to him, "This has been the most amazing date, time and it's been one of the greatest days of my life! I can never fully express in words, just how much everything you've done for me and continue to do for me means. I love you so much angel, so much."

"I couldn't agree more ladybug, I couldn't agree more." I feel his breath ghost across my lips before he claims them with his own, our hearts beating in time.

A/N: Their first official date! Loved writing this! Next chapter will be the night of their first date and them spending the evening together. Stay tuned!